“Those that would be rich in grace must betake themselves to the poor trade of begging, and they shall find it a thriving trade” (Matthew Henry, cited in Bruner, 342).

For us, this kind of asking is rude, “troublesome and disgusting”, but with God, “not to come asking eagerly is displeasing” (Bruner/Chrysostom, 344).

I was ready to be sought by those who did not ask for me; I was ready to be found by those who did not seek me. I said, “I am here, I am here,” to a nation that did not call on my name (Isaiah 65:1, Bruner 346).

Story: Slugs for Sisters
You who are EVIL
Give GOOD things – any good thing in Scripture, God’s will
“The secret of prayer is not the disciples ‘much’; it is the Father’s ‘much more’” (Bruner, 343).